Off The Break Podcast

Kyle has a theory that runtimes are becoming shorter, so he pitches it to Alyssa and Shayla to see if they agree with him. They also discuss the response to Superman's opening weekend and what theaters should expect for the remainder of the summer. Shayla also explains the appeal of TikTok for being entertaining and reliable, while Alyssa and Kyle grow more gray hairs.

We are back from the 4th of July, and our hosts went out to the movies to celebrate! Listen to each of them talk about what summer movie they saw, while also updating our expectations for Jurassic World: Rebirth and Superman. Additionally, we discuss why the word-of-mouth culture has become more difficult in selling movies.

We are at the halfway point of 2025, and movie theaters will be kicking off the second half with big successes from Jurassic World: Rebirth and Superman! Ken, Shayla, and Kyle share their final thoughts on how they'll perform, what we expect from F1 after its surprise opening, and what Pixar needs to have an original hit again. Finally, the three discuss the magic of the 90s action movie, Speed.

Shayla and Kyle get to sit down with Ann Sanders, who runs the Liberty Theater in Pagosa, CO. Ann talks about how she got the chance to take over the Liberty Theater, what she has learned during her time in the industry, and the many ways to boost the theater's community outreach through the town and on the internet.

Shayla, Alyssa, and Kyle break down AMC's plans for adding more commercials before movies and the pros and cons that led to that decision. They also discuss whether Jurassic World and Superman will or won't cannibalize each other, and if it's wise for the industry to focus on the first 2 weeks of a movie's release.

Disney has officially acquired all of Hulu, prompting Codi, Ken, and Kyle to discuss the current state of streaming. They also debate the opening projections of Jurassic World: Rebirth, F1 & M3GAN 2.0, and get a brutal reminder of how long ago the 90's was.

Mystery movies and early access screenings are gaining popularity among cinema chains, but are they viable options for independent theaters? Codi, Kyle, and Ken break down whether they are and how to advertise them. They also discuss projections for How to Train Your Dragon and a potential big weekend for Elio and 28 Years Later.

We are celebrating a record-breaking Memorial Day weekend! As we celebrate, we discuss whether this is affecting the projections for the How to Train Your Dragon remake. Alyssa also had us watch The Predator this week, which led Ken to dive into all the trivia and knowledge he knows about one of his favorite movies.

Ken, Kyle, and Shayla are all giddy for an amazing Memorial Day weekend for theaters everywhere. They share their predictions on the openings for Lilo & Stitch and Mission: Impossible 8, their opinions on the newest Superman and Jurassic World trailers, and why they love Raising Arizona.

AMC will offer its Stub members 50% discounts this summer, but will this test pay off for everyone? Codi, Kyle, and Alyssa also discuss what they expect from the June releases, studios fumbling their names for movies, and a Jim Carrey gem involving sex and vampires.

Alyssa, Shayla, and Kyle discuss the joys and stresses of booking kids' shows for movie theaters, Netflix's favoritism toward Greta Gerwig and IMAX theaters, and the magic of The Blues Brothers.

Codi, Shayla, and Kyle break down the rising number of re-releases from a cultural viewpoint and which ones theaters should play at their venues. They also discuss the historic drop from Sinners, proving there is no way to know which movie will hit the zeitgeist, and whether Weird Science has aged poorly or not.

Kyle and Ken brag to Shayla about Sinners, but they also discuss what makes the Sinners success special for theaters and audiences. They also explain why this upcoming Memorial Day weekend will be a big one, and they introduce the Popcorn Bucket Pick 80s series with Action Jackson, thanks to Ken.

A new report claims that 3 studios would agree to a strict 45-day window, but Alyssa, Kyle, and Ken are pretty sure everyone else may not be so hasty. They also talk about how this month is a big deal for Warner Bros. and that we are heading into a spring/early summer with lots of box office upside.

The Minecraft movie had a major opening, which helped movie theaters that had struggled for the past few months, but it wasn't without many headaches and horror stories. Alyssa, Shayla, and Kyle discuss the complexities of holding the movie and their stories of their CinemaCon experience together.

Codi and Ken return from the Giant Screen Film Expo and highlight what they learned. Along with Kyle, they discuss NATO's official name change and the possibility of readjusting the theatrical window.

The topic of Coyote vs. Acme potentially landing in the hands of Ketchup Entertainment leads Alyssa, Shayla, and Kyle to question their place in current pop culture. They also grieve over their March Madness brackets and get excited for CinemaCon!

Everyone agrees: Tucker & Dale vs. Evil is the best. Codi, Kyle, and Ken share their thoughts on the latest Popcorn Bucket Pick. Then Alyssa and Kyle interview Matt Wesley, the recent owner of the newly reopened Gentry Cinema, where he shares learning about the industry and giving back to his community. Check out his blog to see his journey!

Codi and Ken come back from visiting our state government to help explain the ins and outs of the theater industry. They explain to Kyle what happened. They also announce their attendance at CinemaCon and the Giant Screen Cinema Association Film Expo, and Ken hosts the third OTB awards!

Now that the dust has settled after the announcement of Amazon's full control of the Bond franchise, it leaves Kyle, Alyssa, and Shayla speculating over what will become of future movies. Alyssa and Kyle share their thoughts on upcoming films The Friend and The Penguin Lessons which leads into what the most emotional penguin movies are.

Shayla leads a discussion with Kyle and Ken about the positives of a movie theater including live entertainment options for their community . They also predict the outcomes of Brave New World, Paddington 3, and Mickey 17. They also complain about assisting in field trips and how bonkers Natural Born Killers is.

Codi, Kyle, and Ken all saw Love Hurts and enjoyed it! But why did the public not like it? And what are they wanting out of their movies? Kyle also talks about Captain America: Brave New World, while Codi and Ken explain the current state of the superhero movie.

Codi, Alyssa, and Ken review IndieWire's 2025 predictions for the movie industry, which feel like predictions they've had for the past few years. They also sprinkle in Super Bowl trailer predictions, the Harry Potter franchise needing a hot wizard and deciding if Big Trouble In Little China is the greatest movie ever.

Shayla learns about the disdain towards Netflix from Ken and Kyle during their discussion of The Chronicles Of Narnia remake only going to select IMAX screens. Not everyone agrees with how amazing The Shawshank Redemption is and some thoughts on February's release slate.

Shayla shares information with Kyle and Alyssa about the decline of physical one-sheets and possible digital signage alternatives. For more info on this topic, click on her blog here . They also discuss the hold-up for booking The Brutalist on September 5.